Short Scale Basses

SHORT SCALE, No problem

It's the year of the Short Scale Bass! The best in Bass builders are all creating a Bass that fits your short scale needs. Basses from Fender, Supro, Gibson and more! Give us a call and find your Short Scale Bass at Chicago Music Exchange. Learn more from Scott,  Mike, and Nathaniel about Short Scale Basses below!

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Fender Player Mustang
Supro Bass Group
Gibson

Nathaniel Murphy has Questions: Short Scale Basses

What do bassists think of short-scales? Do they feel different? Do they sound different? Are they just for kids? Nathaniel Murphy has questions, so we sent him looking for answers. Verified big person Scott and fellow BASSment dweller Mike Larsen give Nathaniel the long and short of it, filling him in on the full-throated world of short-scale bass.

SHOP SHORT SCALE BASSES

Fender Custom Shop 1962 Bass VI
Fender Custom Shop 1962 Bass VI
Fender Custom Shop 1962 Bass VI
Fender Custom Shop 1962 Bass VI
Fender Custom Shop 1962 Bass VI
Fender Custom Shop 1962 Bass VI
Fender Custom Shop 1962 Bass VI
Fender Custom Shop 1962 Bass VI
Fender Custom Shop 1962 Bass VI
Fender Custom Shop 1962 Bass VI
Fender Custom Shop 1962 Bass VI

Fender Custom Shop 1962 Bass VI "CME Spec" Journeyman Relic Aged/Faded Walnut w/Lollars

$4,532.00
Serek Midwestern 2 Satin Plum Finish w/Novak Pickups & Tortoise Pickguard Bass Guitars / 4-String
Serek Midwestern 2 Satin Plum Finish w/Novak Pickups & Tortoise Pickguard Bass Guitars / 4-String
Serek Midwestern 2 Satin Plum Finish w/Novak Pickups & Tortoise Pickguard Bass Guitars / 4-String
Serek Midwestern 2 Satin Plum Finish w/Novak Pickups & Tortoise Pickguard Bass Guitars / 4-String
Serek Midwestern 2 Satin Plum Finish w/Novak Pickups & Tortoise Pickguard Bass Guitars / 4-String
Serek Midwestern 2 Satin Plum Finish w/Novak Pickups & Tortoise Pickguard Bass Guitars / 4-String
Serek Midwestern 2 Satin Plum Finish w/Novak Pickups & Tortoise Pickguard Bass Guitars / 4-String
Serek Midwestern 2 Satin Plum Finish w/Novak Pickups & Tortoise Pickguard Bass Guitars / 4-String
Serek Midwestern 2 Satin Plum Finish w/Novak Pickups & Tortoise Pickguard Bass Guitars / 4-String

Serek Midwestern 2 Satin Plum Finish w/Novak Pickups & Tortoise Pickguard

$3,094.00
Ibanez TMB30 Talman Standard Bass Mint Green Bass Guitars / 4-String
Ibanez TMB30 Talman Standard Bass Mint Green Bass Guitars / 4-String
Ibanez TMB30 Talman Standard Bass Mint Green Bass Guitars / 4-String
Ibanez TMB30 Talman Standard Bass Mint Green Bass Guitars / 4-String
Ibanez TMB30 Talman Standard Bass Mint Green Bass Guitars / 4-String
Ibanez TMB30 Talman Standard Bass Mint Green Bass Guitars / 4-String
Ibanez TMB30 Talman Standard Bass Mint Green Bass Guitars / 4-String
Ibanez TMB30 Talman Standard Bass Mint Green Bass Guitars / 4-String

Ibanez TMB30 Talman Standard Bass Mint Green

$356.00
Jackson JS1X Concert Bass Minion Neon Green Bass Guitars / Short Scale
Jackson JS1X Concert Bass Minion Neon Green Bass Guitars / Short Scale
Jackson JS1X Concert Bass Minion Neon Green Bass Guitars / Short Scale
Jackson JS1X Concert Bass Minion Neon Green Bass Guitars / Short Scale
Jackson JS1X Concert Bass Minion Neon Green Bass Guitars / Short Scale
Jackson JS1X Concert Bass Minion Neon Green Bass Guitars / Short Scale
Jackson JS1X Concert Bass Minion Neon Green Bass Guitars / Short Scale
Jackson JS1X Concert Bass Minion Neon Green Bass Guitars / Short Scale

Jackson JS1X Concert Bass Minion Neon Green

$285.00
Gretsch G6136B-TP Tom Petersson Signature Falcon 4-String Bass Aged White Lacquer w/Hardshell Case Bass Guitars / 4-String
Gretsch G6136B-TP Tom Petersson Signature Falcon 4-String Bass Aged White Lacquer w/Hardshell Case Bass Guitars / 4-String
Gretsch G6136B-TP Tom Petersson Signature Falcon 4-String Bass Aged White Lacquer w/Hardshell Case Bass Guitars / 4-String
Gretsch G6136B-TP Tom Petersson Signature Falcon 4-String Bass Aged White Lacquer w/Hardshell Case Bass Guitars / 4-String
Gretsch G6136B-TP Tom Petersson Signature Falcon 4-String Bass Aged White Lacquer w/Hardshell Case Bass Guitars / 4-String
Gretsch G6136B-TP Tom Petersson Signature Falcon 4-String Bass Aged White Lacquer w/Hardshell Case Bass Guitars / 4-String
Gretsch G6136B-TP Tom Petersson Signature Falcon 4-String Bass Aged White Lacquer w/Hardshell Case Bass Guitars / 4-String
Gretsch G6136B-TP Tom Petersson Signature Falcon 4-String Bass Aged White Lacquer w/Hardshell Case Bass Guitars / 4-String
Gretsch G6136B-TP Tom Petersson Signature Falcon 4-String Bass Aged White Lacquer w/Hardshell Case Bass Guitars / 4-String

Gretsch G6136B-TP Tom Petersson Signature Falcon 4-String Bass Aged White Lacquer w/Hardshell Case

$6,401.00
Gretsch G2220 Electromatic Junior Jet Bass Torino Green Bass Guitars / 4-String
Gretsch G2220 Electromatic Junior Jet Bass Torino Green Bass Guitars / 4-String
Gretsch G2220 Electromatic Junior Jet Bass Torino Green Bass Guitars / 4-String
Gretsch G2220 Electromatic Junior Jet Bass Torino Green Bass Guitars / 4-String
Gretsch G2220 Electromatic Junior Jet Bass Torino Green Bass Guitars / 4-String

Gretsch G2220 Electromatic Junior Jet Bass Torino Green

$427.00
Fender Player Mustang Bass Capri Orange Bass Guitars / 4-String
Fender Player Mustang Bass Capri Orange Bass Guitars / 4-String
Fender Player Mustang Bass Capri Orange Bass Guitars / 4-String
Fender Player Mustang Bass Capri Orange Bass Guitars / 4-String
Fender Player Mustang Bass Capri Orange Bass Guitars / 4-String
Fender Player Mustang Bass Capri Orange Bass Guitars / 4-String
Fender Player Mustang Bass Capri Orange Bass Guitars / 4-String
Fender Player Mustang Bass Capri Orange Bass Guitars / 4-String

Fender Player Mustang Bass Capri Orange

$1,209.00
Eastwood Teisco Tribute TB-64 Bass Vintage Mint Green Bass Guitars / 5-String or More
Eastwood Teisco Tribute TB-64 Bass Vintage Mint Green Bass Guitars / 5-String or More
Eastwood Teisco Tribute TB-64 Bass Vintage Mint Green Bass Guitars / 5-String or More
Eastwood Teisco Tribute TB-64 Bass Vintage Mint Green Bass Guitars / 5-String or More
Eastwood Teisco Tribute TB-64 Bass Vintage Mint Green Bass Guitars / 5-String or More
Eastwood Teisco Tribute TB-64 Bass Vintage Mint Green Bass Guitars / 5-String or More
Eastwood Teisco Tribute TB-64 Bass Vintage Mint Green Bass Guitars / 5-String or More
Eastwood Teisco Tribute TB-64 Bass Vintage Mint Green Bass Guitars / 5-String or More

Eastwood Teisco Tribute TB-64 Bass Vintage Mint Green

$995.00
Fender Artist Justin Meldal-Johnson Road Worn Mustang Bass Faded Daphne Blue Bass Guitars / 4-String
Fender Artist Justin Meldal-Johnson Road Worn Mustang Bass Faded Daphne Blue Bass Guitars / 4-String

Fender Artist JMJ Justin Meldal-Johnsen Road Worn Mustang Bass Faded Daphne Blue

$2,632.00
Guild Starfire Bass II Natural Bass Guitars / 4-String
Guild Starfire Bass II Natural Bass Guitars / 4-String
Guild Starfire Bass II Natural Bass Guitars / 4-String
Guild Starfire Bass II Natural Bass Guitars / 4-String
Guild Starfire Bass II Natural Bass Guitars / 4-String
Guild Starfire Bass II Natural Bass Guitars / 4-String
Guild Starfire Bass II Natural Bass Guitars / 4-String
Guild Starfire Bass II Natural Bass Guitars / 4-String
Guild Starfire Bass II Natural Bass Guitars / 4-String
Guild Starfire Bass II Natural Bass Guitars / 4-String

Guild Starfire Bass II Natural

$2,134.00
Hofner Galaxie Bass Red Bass Guitars / 4-String
Hofner Galaxie Bass Red Bass Guitars / 4-String
Hofner Galaxie Bass Red Bass Guitars / 4-String
Hofner Galaxie Bass Red Bass Guitars / 4-String
Hofner Galaxie Bass Red Bass Guitars / 4-String
Hofner Galaxie Bass Red Bass Guitars / 4-String
Hofner Galaxie Bass Red Bass Guitars / 4-String
Hofner Galaxie Bass Red Bass Guitars / 4-String

Hofner Galaxie Bass Red

$497.00
Duesenberg Starplayer Bass Outlaw Bass Guitars / 4-String
Duesenberg Starplayer Bass Outlaw Bass Guitars / 4-String
Duesenberg Starplayer Bass Outlaw Bass Guitars / 4-String
Duesenberg Starplayer Bass Outlaw Bass Guitars / 4-String
Duesenberg Starplayer Bass Outlaw Bass Guitars / 4-String
Duesenberg Starplayer Bass Outlaw Bass Guitars / 4-String
Duesenberg Starplayer Bass Outlaw Bass Guitars / 4-String
Duesenberg Starplayer Bass Outlaw Bass Guitars / 4-String
Duesenberg Starplayer Bass Outlaw Bass Guitars / 4-String
Duesenberg Starplayer Bass Outlaw Bass Guitars / 4-String

Duesenberg Starplayer Bass Outlaw

$4,556.00
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